US launches Operation Southern Spear in Caribbean
The United States has escalated its military operations in the Caribbean with the launch of Operation Southern Spear.
Ministers questioned on US Caribbean strikes, intel sharing
Peers pressed the Government to explain its stance on recent US strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, repeatedly challenging Ministers over legality and intelligence sharing.
U.S. Navy orders two more naval tankers
The award covers the construction of T AO 215 and T AO 216 and forms part of an ongoing multi-ship programme that could total eight vessels.
Thai carrier to receive Thales integrated management upgrade
Thales and Universal Communication Systems have signed a contract to deliver a new Integrated Platform Management System for the Royal Thai Navy’s aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet.
NATO drills sharpen Baltic anti submarine readiness
NATO has launched Playbook Merlin 25, a major anti submarine warfare exercise in the Baltic Sea involving submarines, surface ships and aircraft from nine Allied nations.
Lloyd’s to certify Hunter class frigates for Australia
Lloyd’s Register has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to provide naval classification and construction oversight for the first three Hunter class frigates being built for the Royal Australian Navy.
AERIUS Marine to supply HVAC systems for Hunter frigates
AERIUS Marine Australia has been contracted to design and supply the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems for the first three Hunter class frigates, BAE Systems Australia stated.
Fleet Solid Support programme clears design milestone
Completion of this stage allows production to begin on the three 216-metre ships, which will provide stores and munitions to Royal Navy vessels at sea.
Worlds most powerful warship arrives in Caribbean
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group has entered the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to support counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism operations in the Western Hemisphere, the U.S. Navy stated.
Italian Navy leads NATO maritime presence in Mediterranean
Standing #NATO Maritime Group Two (#SNMG2), led by the Italian Navy, has begun a new operational phase in the Mediterranean Sea after departing Taranto, Italy, as part of NATO’s ongoing maritime security operations.
